Master Class: Proxy fights and hostile takeovers in Canada
April 2017 – Norton Rose Fulbright Canada and Skytop Strategies are pleased to present you with a 60-minute webinar on proxy fights and hostile takeovers.
As Canada gains increasing recognition as one of the leading activist-friendly countries in the global engagement landscape, Norton Rose Fulbright will be conducting a master-level webinar exploring the unique rules and regulations leveraging ability for activist investors in Canada. Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis, co-chairs of the firm’s Special Situations Team, lay the groundwork on existing corporate and securities law rules that govern proxy fights in Canada, and offer expert guidance on running successful take-over bids under the new take-over bid regime. Watch the video (registration required).
M&A – key developments in 2016 and a look ahead
January 2017 – Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis, co-chairs of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Special Situations Team hosted their annual video webinar on M&A activity in Canada. They highlight the key developments of 2016 and what to expect for 2017. Watch the video (registration required).
Important corporate governance development – Forum Selection By-law
May 2015 – Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis, co-chairs of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Special Situations Team, were joined by Cathy Singer and Ruth Wahl, senior partners at Norton Rose Fulbright, to discuss how this development works and how it protects the interests of companies and shareholders alike. Watch the video (registration required).
Shareholder activism – A year in review – cutting-edge tactics in 2014 and a look ahead
February 2015 – Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis, co-chairs of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Special Situations Team were joined by Wes Hall, CEO, Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., in their annual video webinar on shareholder activism. They highlight the key developments of 2014 and what to expect for 2015. Watch the video (registration required).
Shareholder activism: a year in review – cutting-edge tactics in 2013 and a look ahead
October 2013 – Orestes Pasparakis and Walied Soliman were joined by Wes Hall, CEO of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., to discuss one of the busiest years in shareholder activism in Canada and what to expect for 2014. Watch the video.
Shareholder activism in Canada
November 2012 – Walied Soliman and Orestes Pasparakis of Norton Rose Fulbright are joined by Wes Hall, President and CEO of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., and David E. Rosewater, a partner in the New York office of Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, for an interactive discussion relevant to companies, directors and investors.
We have divided the webinar into three parts below. You can also watch the full video presentation.
Part 1 – The latest developments in shareholder activism in Canada, addressing key topics such as advance notice bylaws and empty voting. Watch the video.
Part 2 – Orestes Pasparakis interviews Wes Hall who discusses the leading tactics used by issuers and dissidents. Watch the video.
Part 3 – Walied Soliman talks to David Rosewater about the US legal issues affecting Canadian campaigns. Watch the video.
Shareholder activist and defence update seminar
March 2012 – Orestes Pasparakis and Walied Soliman are joined by Riyaz Lalani, COO of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., for a panel seminar on proxy battles in Canada. Moderated by Globe and Mail columnist Boyd Erman. Watch the video.
Proxy fights webinar: New developments in a growing trend
February 2011 – Orestes Pasparakis and Walied Soliman are joined by Wes Hall, President and CEO of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., for an interactive discussion relevant to companies, directors and investors. This webinar deals with strategies and developments of high-stakes proxy battles as they are becoming more commonplace. Topics include, the use of advisory votes, the importance of being independent, and settlements. Watch the video.
